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Blazing 1911′s

Posted on May 1, 2011

Yesterday, my local gun club held a match to honor the 100 years of the 1911. What’s not to like about 1911′s of all shapes and sizes blazing away at paper and steel all day? The rules were very simple, … Continue reading →

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Growing up, way too quick.

Posted on April 19, 2011

This past weekend marked our third annual camping trip which we’ve named “Spring Thaw Classic”. Basically, it’s a guys only weekend. We gather up the camping gear, load up the guns, and caravan to some remote location in Southern Missouri … Continue reading →

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Kydex Magazine Holders

Posted on April 2, 2011

In an effort to put more money in my gun fund, I’ve taken to making magazine holders. This first batch isn’t the prettiest in the world, but they work. I’m selling them for $10 a pop, $5 shipping regardless of … Continue reading →

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My current lust….

Posted on February 22, 2011

To quote the eloquent Wayne Campbell: When you know what you want, everything else is only a distant second….

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Pulling bullets

Posted on January 16, 2011

Back in August 2009 (holy crap, has it really been that long?!!?!), I wrote about loading 45 ACP rounds with CCI Large Rifle primers. I am now finally getting around to busting these things apart. I chose to go with … Continue reading →

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I’m trying to figure out how to make slideshows work in wordpress, so bear with me. Speaking of bears… I’m testing with some photos from a trip this summer. Hope you enjoy. Not terribly happy with the galleries available on … Continue reading →

Posted on December 11, 2010 | 1 Comment

Good hunting!

Posted on November 10, 2010

Hey, I still have this blog thing don’t I?!!?! All of us here at Fort Leadchucker wish all the hunters going out this weekend a fruitful hunt. It’s the start of rifle season here in Missouri, and my son and … Continue reading →

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Independence Day

Posted on July 4, 2010

Last night we celebrated another Independence Day of sorts. In the presence of his family, and friends who also understand the importance of the moment, I gave my son his first rifle. Nothing fancy, just a single shot H&R Handy … Continue reading →

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Wide open spaces

Posted on June 11, 2010

Near Sweetwater Creek Wyoming

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This dude is lucky…..

Posted on June 2, 2010

the mom didn’t send him into the hearafter. She did well in my book, and he should be thankful it wasn’t my house. It wouldn’t have ended well for him, and I’d have to patch drywall and paint. Both of … Continue reading →

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